There is no question of being overwhelmed by the grayness and the falling temperatures. To be radiant this winter, a new ultra trendy hair color promises to put light in your hair. This is the cocoa blonde color that takes inspiration from our favorite drink on cold days: milk chocolate!
If in summer we like very sunny hair colorings, we prefer to warm up and intensify the color of his hair when the first cold days start to arrive. This winter, dark and warm blondes are particularly trendy, as are deep browns or even ashy browns. Difficult to choose between these beautiful winter colors. However, it looks like the new trending color of the season is the perfect choice for those whose hearts are swinging between blonde and brown. This is the cold cocoa blonde, also called Cold Cacao Hair, which is a perfect mix between a beautiful ash brown combined with a warm and golden blonde to add contrast and depth to the hair.
Hair tends to lighten during the summer due to strong exposure to the sun but also from sea water or swimming pool. Cocoa blonde is the perfect color to transition from sunny summer hair to a more intense shade for the winter season.
This magnificent coloring which inspired by hot chocolate has already convinced many women and we bet you are the next one who is about to succumb to it! No doubt, these photos of cocoa blonde hair will make you want to take a trip to the hairdresser.
What is cocoa blonde?
Cocoa Blonde, also known as Cold Cacao Hair, is a hair color that is simply inspired by the color of milk chocolate, the flagship comfort drink of winter. Hot chocolate is a sweet mix of fresh chocolate and milk that sometimes has slightly pink undertones.
Colorists have indeed drawn inspiration from this drink to create a color presenting the right amount of warm tones and cool tones. Cocoa blonde is the combination of an ash brown and a warm blonde to bring contrast to the hair. The colorist blends dark and cool undertones to create a gorgeous cool brown on hair before highlighting it with lighter, warmer and golden undertones. Cocoa blonde is therefore a mixture of brown and blonde which can tend towards gray with an ashy effect and even sometimes towards pink or purple.
The cocoa blonde color brings more depth and contrast to the hair as well as light thanks to the creamy highlights that are reminiscent of our favorite hot drink.
Is cocoa blonde hair color right for me?
The cocoa blonde coloring is ideal for women with chestnut and brown hair. Indeed, the colorist will simply need to carry out highlights, a balayage or even an ombre hair with lighter and sunny shades for an effect. sun-kissed that will warm the hair in the blink of an eye. The cocoa blonde offers brunettes a nice contrast between the rather dark roots and the lighter lengths with creamy highlights. You can control the intensity of the Cold Cacao Hair effect. For a very light cocoa blonde, light up a few strands just to give the hair a boost. If you are looking for a lot more contrast, you will prefer an ombre hair or a sweep over the entire hair with several shades for more depth.
If you are blonde, you can also succumb to the trendiest hair color of the moment. On the other hand, cocoa blonde requires more work on blonde hair. In fact, the colorist must first apply an ashy brown color to the entire hair to make it darker and cooler. For a light effect, it will suffice to let stand out its natural shades of blonde which will appear as you shampoo. The result will only be more natural. If, on the other hand, you want a more refined effect, the colorist will have to create lighter and golden locks on all the hair, especially on the lengths.
Cocoa blond is a color that suitable for all skin tones and therefore to all women. It is also possible to opt for simple highlights, for a balayage, for an ombré hair or just for a full color. In addition, this coloring will look lovely on any type of hair, whether curly, curly, wavy or straight, but also on all lengths. Whether you are suited to the bob, the pixie cut and extra long hair, cocoa blonde will sublimate your hair.
How to maintain its cocoa blonde color?
First of all, you should know that a pretty cocoa blonde color requires a certain technique. If it would be tempting to achieve an ashy brown color at home before doing a few golden streaks on her hair, we recommend that you make an appointment with a professional. Your colorist will be able to find the perfect shade to match your skin tone but also the natural color of your hair for a better result.
On the day of your hairdressing appointment, you don't need to have dirty hair in order for the hair color to hold up better. It’s just a myth!
After having carried out your cocoa blonde coloring, it is preferable wait at least 72 hours before washing your hair. During coloring, the protective barrier of the hair called the cuticle opens. The color can then perfectly penetrate into the hair. It takes about three days for the cuticle to close completely and for the color to stick perfectly to the hair. By waiting 72 hours before washing your hair, this will allow the coloring to last longer and thus, space your appointments at the hairdresser. We also avoid the swimming pool or any humid or too hot environment.
It is important to wash and take care of your hair with products suitable for colored hair. We therefore use a special shampoo (Organic color protection shampoo, € 5.99, Lavera available on Onatera.com) which will create a protective barrier in order to prolong the beauty of your cocoa blonde color as much as possible. We don't forget the conditioner either (Conditioner for colored hair, € 7.90, Coslys available on Auroremarket.fr) to bring shine and suppleness to the hair.
At least once a week, we make a mask (Color protective care mask "OkaraColor ", 21 €, René Furterer available at Nocibé) in order to hydrate and deeply nourish the hair. It is also possible to provide hair care (Cold Blond Color Radiance Balm Spray "BlondMe", € 11.42, Schwarzkopf Professional sure Naturitas.fr) about once a week to keep the cool side of the cocoa blonde color.